Don't Drink The Water

Don't Drink The Water

This short-lived sequel to On the Buses (1969) saw Blakey move to Spain with his sister.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Home from Home

Air Date: 1974-07-27

From the minute he steps off the plane with his sister Dorothy, ex-Inspector Cyril Blake realises that he has swapped one set of problems for another. His dreams of sun, sea & señoritas and the quiet life are shattered ...

2. The Food

Air Date: 1974-08-03

Now that they have arrived in Spain all Cyril and Dorothy want is some peace and quiet - and perhaps some decent food if they can find any ...

3. Dry Run

Air Date: 1974-08-10

He's used to breakdowns after working on the buses, but ex-Inspector Blake has not seen one make as much impact as that affecting the water lorry bringing fresh water supplies to his small flat in Spain.

4. The Lift

Air Date: 1974-08-17

It's Dorothy's first shopping expedition and she knows she isn't going to struggle because she doesn't know how many ounces there are to a kilo. But she is not prepared for the surprises in store for her ...

5. Careful What You Eat

Air Date: 1974-08-24

One of the main reasons they left England was the power cuts, amongst other things. Now, Cyril and Dorothy are horrified when the electricity goes off in their flat ...

6. The Fuse

Air Date: 1974-08-31

Cyril has decided to rewire his flat after becoming disillusioned with the Spanish electricity service. Unfortunately, his efforts to make it work like in England land him in trouble with the police.

7. The Smell

Air Date: 1974-09-07

It's down to Carlos to investigate the horrible odour coming from the drains that's making Dorothy want to pack her bags and head home to England ...

1. What! No Telly?

Air Date: 1975-11-01

There are some things Cyril can't live without and living in Spain has meant he had to cope without some of the essentials from home ...

2. The Romance

Air Date: 1975-11-08

Dorothy is accosted by a handsome Spanish stranger and Cyril is appalled that she has agreed to go out for dinner with him. But the stranger makes a proposal which takes Dorothy by surprise ...

3. A Helping Hand

Air Date: 1975-11-15

4. The Neighbours

Air Date: 1975-11-22

There is pride at stake when a football final between Germany and England is played out in Spain - especially when you have German neighbours!

5. Fred

Air Date: 1975-11-29

Dorothy decides to go on an economy drive because Cyril's mysterious new friend, Fred, is leading him astray. Her attempt to force a confrontation nearly leads to the end of their retirement in Spain ...

6. Keeping Fit

Air Date: 1975-12-06

The German neighbours next door have made Cyril feel inferior and so he embarks on a keep-fit campaign. Not a good idea as he slips a disc and Dorothy has to call in the doctor ...

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1974-07-27

Episodes

13 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast